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Spinato's

5509 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014

Food Establishment · Permit FD-31269

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Sep 13, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 16, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2025

Aug 26, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed pest control invoices, 2 services have been completed since last inspection with a third scheduled for 8/27. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Aug 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a bottle of ibuprofen being stored on shelf above prep table where pizza dough an utensils were being stored. Medicine was moved to a safe location at time. Please ensure medications are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed portioned, wrapped pasta in deep stacked containers in walk-in cooler. Items were portioned recently and still measured 69-70 degrees F. Pasta was moved to a baking sheet at time to cool for effectively. Please ensure food items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers until they reach 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed live german cockroach activity in corner to the left of warewashing machine at the junction between the table and the wall. Service call was placed at time. Please ensure premise is maintained free of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

May 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 10, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Marinara sauce in steam table measured 115 degrees at time of inspection, employee said it had been there for over 2 hours and discarded it at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

May 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed warewashing machine detergent.Inspection conducted with RS#874Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Dave Currier

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding... Marinara sauce on prep line measured 125-131 degrees F internally, person in charge (PIC) said it had been heated to 165 degrees F on stove prior to being put in steam table about an hour prior. Item was reheated and stored on stove at time, service call was placed and steam table will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

May 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment not accessible at time of inspection.Closed on Mondays. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 16, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hot holding. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dave Currier

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers... Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles being stored in chemical storage near kitchen. Liquids could not be identified and were dumped at time. Please ensure all cleaning chemical are clearly labeled at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 13, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handsink stocking. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Dave Currier

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring... Observed minor live cockroach activity in cracks below drainboards in warewashing area, person in charge provided recent service invoice and made an additional service call for issue. Please ensure premise are maintained free of pests. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →